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Wed Apr 25, 2007, 01:49pm
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Mirroring PU
When you are the BU do you mirror the PU dead ball signal ? Like on a routine foul ball...
I have been under the impression that you were suppose to but in watching other umps it seems like I am in the minority (about 25% do mirror).... 
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Wed Apr 25, 2007, 01:53pm
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I do not, unless there is confusion by runners on the field. Then I will echo the dead ball call.
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Mark NFHS, NCAA, NAFA "If the rule you followed brought you to this, of what use was the rule?" Anton Chigurh - "No Country for Old Men"
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Wed Apr 25, 2007, 02:00pm
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I find that I do.
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"Many baseball fans look upon an umpire as a sort of necessary evil to the luxury of baseball, like the odor that follows an automobile." - Hall of Fame Pitcher Christy Mathewson
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Wed Apr 25, 2007, 02:40pm
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I do, but no verbal call (unless runners are confused).
No double-fists, though.
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Dave I haven't decided if I should call it from the dugout or the outfield. Apparently, both have really great views! Screw green, it ain't easy being blue! I won't be coming here that much anymore. I might check in now and again.
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Wed Apr 25, 2007, 03:43pm
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I do to.
On a high foul ball, at the backstop I'm mostly ahead on PU. This gives PU the time to avoid being hit by the down coming ball and PU doesn't have to turn around watching the foul ball at the backstop (he can see me by looking straight foreward). I've started this at the moment I was working with a (almost) deaf PU. He asked me to give him as much help (in signals) as I could give. Now my partners like it all!!! And are starting to do it also... 
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Sander Ik ben niet gek, doe alleen alsof! Gaat me goed af toch?
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Wed Apr 25, 2007, 07:50pm
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I do not "mirror" a foul ball call. And even though I think it might be against most mechanics, I usually find myself echoing it to the base runner when I'm in B or C.
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Wed Apr 25, 2007, 07:54pm
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I dont mirror just for the sake of mirroring.. I will reiterate a signal if action is going on after DB (runner etc)
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Wed Apr 25, 2007, 09:15pm
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The bat issue in softball is as much about liability, insurance and litigation as it is about competition, inflated egos and softball.
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Wed Apr 25, 2007, 10:15pm
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What about mirroring the count back to the PU - just about everyone here does that. Personally, I don't anymore. If they want help from me on the count they'll ask - so will the players or the coaches.
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Larry Ledbetter NFHS, NCAA, NAIA The best part about beating your head against the wall is it feels so good when you stop.
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Wed Apr 25, 2007, 10:47pm
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The only time I might "mirror" is if I see the batted ball hit the batter and I am 100% CERTAIN that is what I have seen. All I call is dead ball...up to PU to call foul or out. But...I don't mirror (unless we have ongoing action long after the ball is dead).
I have threatened to shoot partners who mirror me (well, not literally, but...) with foul ball calls, etc. I have threatened to neuter (with a dull, rusty knife) those partners who insist on making a foul ball call on a ball hit straight back into the screen with no one on base.
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John An ucking fidiot
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Wed Apr 25, 2007, 10:56pm
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These umps dont happen to wear their ball bags or fanny packs when BU do they?
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Thu Apr 26, 2007, 06:37am
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Thu Apr 26, 2007, 06:40am
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Talk about cheeseball 
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